Allen Hoogewind, 71, had exited a Metropolitan Transit Authority bus with a co-worker and was crossing Gallatin Pike in a crosswalk at Walton Lane when he was hit by a car about 9:35 p.m. on May 6, Metropolitan Nashville Police said in a news release. Hoogewind's co-worker was not injured.

Witnesses told Nashville police the car had the green light and continued south on Gallatin Pike.

Hoogewind was a pastor and counselor at Centennial Park Counseling in Cascade Township. He treated clients with sexual and alcohol addiction and was in Nashville this week for a conference on sexual addiction, said Jan Bentley, owner and president of Centennial Park Counseling.

"They were dedicated enough to spend their own money to go to Nashville to want to learn more," Bentley said.

Bentley described Hoogewind as a valued team member who brought decades of experience to his practice. As a pastor, he had a zeal to help others, and he put in long hours as a counselor. Hoogewind was passionate about working with people who suffered from addiction.

"He had a real skill for that as far as working with his people, not being judgmental and at the same time helping them find healing in their life," Bentley said.

Bentley said Hoogewind's memory will live on at Centennial Park Counseling.

"Al was so passionate about this," she said. "We're going to carry on that ministry."

Hoogewind is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.

Angie Jackson covers public safety and breaking news for MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. Email her at ajackso3@mlive.com, and follow her on Twitter.